Manager, Metallurgical Engineering

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Metallurgical Engineering Manager overseeing metallurgical R&D initiatives for innovation in materials and product performance. Leading a team of engineers towards safer and higher quality outcomes.

Posted 7/3/2026full-timeHouston • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in metallurgical engineering with a focus on R&D initiatives, failure analysis, and material property optimization. Proven leadership in managing teams and collaborating across functions to drive project success and technical solutions.

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Metallurgical EngineeringFailure AnalysisMetallurgical TestingWelding TechnologiesLab Equipment Management

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Hard Skills

Metallurgical EngineeringFailure AnalysisMetallurgical TestingMaterial PropertiesHeat Treatment ProcessesSteel Chemistry DevelopmentWelding ProceduresNon-Destructive TestingRoot Cause IdentificationTechnical Report Review

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

SEMMicroscopyHardness TestingImpact TestingWet Magnetic InspectionUltrasoundX-Ray

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Metallurgical EngineeringProfessional Engineer in Material Science

Industry Keywords

Steel ChemistriesProduct ImprovementsR&D InitiativesTechnical ChallengesCross-Functional Teams

Tech Stack

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AssemblyRay

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and develop a team of metallurgical engineers
Oversee metallurgical R&D initiatives including new steel chemistries and product improvements
Direct failure analysis activities and ensure timely root cause identification
Review and approve technical reports and test results
Ensure lab equipment is maintained, calibrated, and operated safely
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve technical challenges
Support heat treatment processes and material property optimization, when required
Communicate project updates and milestones to leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering or material science (required)
Advanced degree preferred
Professional Engineer in Material Science a plus
7–10+ years of relevant experience with prior leadership or supervisory experience
Strong knowledge of metallurgical testing, failure analysis, and material properties
Strong understanding of welding technologies, procedures, including ASM Section IX
Experience with lab equipment such as SEM, microscopy, hardness, and impact testing
Understanding of heat treatment processes and steel chemistry development
Familiarity of non-destructive testing including wet magnetic inspection, ultrasound, x-ray, etc.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health and safety compliance
Innovation in materials and product performance
Drive continuous improvement initiatives